canada will ban sales of combustion engine passenger cars by 2035

The Canadian government is set to pass legislation that will ban the sales of all new combustion engine passenger cars by 2035.

Canada is joining a growing number of developed nations targeting the end of using internal-combustion engine passenger vehicles.

In the wake of a new report that blames Canada's transportation sector for contributing to more than half the country's greenhouse gas emissions, environmental advocates are calling on Ottawa to ban sales of combustion engine cars by 2035.

Canada is joining a growing number of developed nations that are targeting the end of using internal-combustion engine passenger vehicles (excluding hybrids), starting with Sweden's proposal earlier this month, followed by Norway and India last week.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office said his government will set a target to end sales of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2035.

The move would join a growing number of developed nations that are targeting the end of using internal-combustion engine passenger vehicles, which emit carbon dioxide but can be more energy efficient than electric cars.

"There is a tremendous opportunity for Canada to be an international leader in clean growth and climate solutions," Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said in a statement. "We're looking forward to seeing provinces table their ideas."

The move follows similar targets in Europe and the United Kingdom, where countries are seeking to switch over to electric vehicles, which emit less carbon dioxide.

In the move, Canada joins a growing number of countries that are seeking to switch over to electric vehicles. Those seeking to reduce carbon emissions and pollution have also embraced EVs as a way to combat climate change.

While there are many benefits for electric cars and their drivers, it's not all good news: some dealers say the shift could take their livelihoods away.

The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association said that while it welcomed the news, there must be a plan to help Canadians afford the higher upfront costs of electric cars. In some cases, an electric car can cost three times as much as a traditional one.

Although electric cars are a better choice for the environment, they do have an impact on our planet.

Although electric cars produce fewer pollutants than gas-powered cars, they are not entirely environmentally friendly to make.

Manufacturing one electric vehicle requires the same amount of electricity as powering 2,400 regular cars for one year. The emissions from producing an electric vehicle are also much higher than those from conventional vehicles. A study by Carnegie Mellon University found that it takes about 1 billion gallons of water to produce 1 million cars (electric and conventional).

Research has also shown that while lithium batteries are safer than lead-acid batteries and are recyclable, they can still pose a risk when discarded improperly. Lithium batteries have been known to catch fire when punctured or overcharged; these chemical fires do not require oxygen like typical fires and burn at temperatures around 500°C (932°F).

Canada should consider investing in high-speed rail and other forms of public transportation.

If you think this is a good idea, you're not alone. High-speed rail is a great way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, carbon emissions and traffic congestion. It would also help the environment because there would be fewer cars on the road and less pollution in our air.

If we could focus on alternative transportation methods such as high-speed rail and transit, then it would be even better for everyone involved! 

As a country that is heavily affected by climate change, Canada should be doing all it can to reduce its carbon footprint. If we continue to rely on fossil fuels as our primary source of energy, then we will see more frequent droughts, hurricanes and wildfires. We need to move away from coal and other fossil fuels because they are responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in the world today.

Conclusion

I think that this move by Canada is a good step in the right direction. We need to take action now before it's too late, and we have no choice but to make these changes. I do think that there are some things that could be done differently in order for this transition to go smoother, though. If we could focus more on alternative transportation methods such as high-speed rail and transit instead of just electric cars, then maybe we wouldn't have so many issues with pollution today!

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